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Determined to discontinue my grandson's disability.

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security Disability
To find a Social Security lawyer near you, please check the website of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.
To find a Social Security lawyer near you, please check the website of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

What can I do

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Hire a local probate lawyer to protect your interests by filing an application to determine heirship and a motion to quiet title.  You may also consider suing your cousin for conversion (converting your father's estate's property to his own).
Hire a local probate lawyer to protect your interests by filing an application to determine heirship and a motion to quiet title.  You may also... Read More

Covid Building

Answered 5 years ago by Daniel Zamudio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
So you are still working? You should cooperate with your employer's investigations when asked to do so. Tell the truth.   
So you are still working? You should cooperate with your employer's investigations when asked to do so. Tell the truth.   

If I was off work confirmed positive for covid , denied disability and terminated do I have a legal claim

Answered 5 years ago by Daniel Zamudio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Why couldnt you return to work? How were you terminated? How many employees are at the place where you worked?    
Why couldnt you return to work? How were you terminated? How many employees are at the place where you worked?    

Mom got approved for an I130 12 years ago. They divorced so the case stoped. If i apply now she would still be denied for staying illegal for 1 yr.

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
So if you are a United States citizen over 21, you can petition for your mother for her green card. If she has overstayed her visa by more than one year, then she can't come back to the United States for 10 years. So if mom has been outside the United States for more than 10 years, I don't see how she would have to file a waiver. But before you file a case, and spend all the filing fees, make sure that you Have a lawyer review the entire file and all the facts involved before taking legal action. ... Read More
So if you are a United States citizen over 21, you can petition for your mother for her green card. If she has overstayed her visa by more than one... Read More

To see if a will can be brought to probate

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Take the Will to a local probate lawyer.
Take the Will to a local probate lawyer.

I borrowed money from a friend .But he passed away .There was no contract or documentation .Do I have to repay this

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If the decedents estate files suit against you, you will have to either pay or defend the action. 
If the decedents estate files suit against you, you will have to either pay or defend the action. 

If a friend lends you money and he dies before you pay it back.Do you have to pay the estate?

Answered 5 years ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Yes, the money you owed your friend is an asset of his estate.
Yes, the money you owed your friend is an asset of his estate.

I am planning to go to India because of some family emergency. I have applied for my neutralization. Can I still travel?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Alan Lee, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
A person who has applied for naturalization is allowed to travel outside the country during the pendency of the application. Absences should be short as immigration officers look at absences after filing in addition to the physical residence period prior to submission of the application. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More
A person who has applied for naturalization is allowed to travel outside the country during the pendency of the application. Absences should be short... Read More

Probate/Wills

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
While only your parents can change their mutual Will (or the surviving parent make a new Will if there is no written agreement saying they will not), a beneficiary cannot act as a witness without foregoing their inheritance.  Wills should be witnessed by people who will not inherit to make sure that they are the free act and deed of the people making them.... Read More
While only your parents can change their mutual Will (or the surviving parent make a new Will if there is no written agreement saying they will not),... Read More

Can my mom change the will after my Dad died even though it was a joint will

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Read the Will to determine whether it contains an agreement not to change it.  Without this or a separate contract not to change the Will, the surviving spouse may make a new Will.
Read the Will to determine whether it contains an agreement not to change it.  Without this or a separate contract not to change the Will, the... Read More

I have an llc in Indiana and it’s listed on a small claims lawsuit. The judge told me I had to have an attorney. There are no partners in the llc.

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business Law
An llc is s legal entity separate and apart from its owners.  That is why llc owners are not, as a general rule, personally liable for the llc's obligations.  It is also why an llc owner cannot represent his/her llc in court unless he/she is an attorney.
An llc is s legal entity separate and apart from its owners.  That is why llc owners are not, as a general rule, personally liable for the llc's... Read More

Do I need to go through probate?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Probably.  Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county to represent you.  If the title company agrees, you may be able to record an Affidavit of Heirship followed by Special Warranty Deeds of Gift from your siblings to you.  If not, you must probate (prove) the estate and then record a Distribution Deed to all the heirs followed by Special Warranty Deeds of Gift from your siblings to you.... Read More
Probably.  Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county to represent you.  If the title company agrees, you may be able to record an... Read More

Were my rights violated?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by Daniel Zamudio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Your summary leaves me with a lot of questions. Have you been charged? Why were you driving in the area? 
Your summary leaves me with a lot of questions. Have you been charged? Why were you driving in the area? 

How can I get guardianship of my nephew?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship and Conservatorship
You will have to work through Child Protective Services.  If the parents' rights cannot be terminated (which takes a long time in any event), you may be able to get a status less than guardianship but one which still gives you custody.  Please discuss this with a local family law attorney,... Read More
You will have to work through Child Protective Services.  If the parents' rights cannot be terminated (which takes a long time in any event),... Read More

What does it involve to get a guardianship dissolved ?

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship and Conservatorship
Contact a family lawyerr in your area.
Contact a family lawyerr in your area.

Can my mom change the will after my Dad died even though it was a joint will

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
A Will has no legal effect until it is submitted for probate (proving that it is the Will of the person who died).  It then becomes a public document.  Some counties have these online.  In others, anyone can contact the probate court.  There is no requirement that a beneiciary be notified or given a copy of the Will until after it is admitted to probate.... Read More
A Will has no legal effect until it is submitted for probate (proving that it is the Will of the person who died).  It then becomes a public... Read More

Can I sue my brother for valuble items that he took before the will was registered

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Determine whether (1) you have evidence admissible in court, (2) the cost of suit will exceed the fair market value of the items, and (3) the items will have disappeared by the time a court reaches a verdict.  Note that you do not need a lawyer for small claims or justice of the peace court.... Read More
Determine whether (1) you have evidence admissible in court, (2) the cost of suit will exceed the fair market value of the items, and (3) the items... Read More

I want to keep deceased fathers house sibling wants to sell it. What can i do?

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
Unless you were named sole beneficiary of the house in your father's Will, you have no more right to it that your sibling(s).  You must move,  The house must be sold.  You may have a claim for cerrtain items you have paid if you can document them.
Unless you were named sole beneficiary of the house in your father's Will, you have no more right to it that your sibling(s).  You must... Read More

How do I find my Dad's updated will?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Look throughout the house.  Check any safety deposit box.  Some county probate courts will accept a Will on deposit.  Check to see whether yours does.
Look throughout the house.  Check any safety deposit box.  Some county probate courts will accept a Will on deposit.  Check to see... Read More

My fiance is from Dominican Republic, what would be best recommended; for us to marry there then come put in paperwork or a K-Visa? Which is quicker?

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Immigration
Both pathways Are taking about the same time, But the fiancée visa pathway Is taking Slightly less time. 
Both pathways Are taking about the same time, But the fiancée visa pathway Is taking Slightly less time. 

How do I go about asking to see a copy of my dad's will? My stepmom is being not very nice to me to put it mildly. I am the oldest of my dad's 3 child

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
If there was a Will and it was submitted for probate, it is a public document.  Contact the local probate court. If there was no Will or if there might have been but it was not submitted for probate, hire a local probate lawyer to help you file an Application for Determination of Heirship and Issuance of Letters of Administration and seek appointment as administrator of yuour father's estate. ... Read More
If there was a Will and it was submitted for probate, it is a public document.  Contact the local probate court. If there was no Will or if... Read More

My stepmother and her sons (undue influence on her) are taking everything from my father's estate. Do I have rights?

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer
The PR must sell what is needed to raise money to pay the debts of the estate.  Most states do allow beneficiaries to question the actions of the PR if no distribution has been made to them after a certain period of time, say, two years.
The PR must sell what is needed to raise money to pay the debts of the estate.  Most states do allow beneficiaries to question the actions of... Read More

I bought a house a little over 3 years ago. I was told that there had been a water leak but it had been repaired.

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by Mrs. Kimberly L. Roethler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Real Estate
What does your seller's disclosure or purchase agreement state with regard to the water leak repair? Do you know the company that repaired? If so, you may want to contact them as there could potentially be a warranty on the work. 
What does your seller's disclosure or purchase agreement state with regard to the water leak repair? Do you know the company that repaired? If so,... Read More

What do I do if the person I'm purchasing from, passes away without notification to whom and where to make payments to!

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by Mrs. Kimberly L. Roethler (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Real Estate
You mentioned a contract. You can start by referring to the contract, assuming it is valid, and any closing documents. You should not sign anything until you or an attorney has thoroughly reviewed. 
You mentioned a contract. You can start by referring to the contract, assuming it is valid, and any closing documents. You should not sign anything... Read More
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